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What Might You Smell Before A Stroke?
Impaired smell is the partial or total loss of the sense of smell.
Alternative Names
Loss of smell; Anosmia
Considerations
The loss of smell can occur as a result of
Temporary loss of the sense of smell is common with colds and nasal
Some loss of smell occurs with aging....
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Stroke
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack." See also: ... Read more »
Stroke
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A stroke occurs when the arterial blood flow leading to or in the brain becomes blocked or ruptures.Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the neurons... Read more »
Stroke Risk Factors: Heart Disease and Stroke
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Scientists ID stroke genes
Researchers at New York University say they have identified a chromosomal region that may contain two genetic variations responsible for boosting the... Read more »
Mini-stroke can mean major stroke within hours: study
British researchers say about 50 percent of the people who suffer a major stroke after having a mini-stroke do so within 24 hours of the minor stroke... Read more »
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